Moving to Iraq from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Iraq — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from San Marino to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
IQ
21.5

San Marino performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
IQ
10.1

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
IQ
14.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
IQ
49.0%

San Marino performs better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
IQ
$12,600

San Marino performs better than Iraq across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
IQ
19.6

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino and Iraq. To live, work, or study long-term in Iraq, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iraq's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Iraq

Visa Required
San Marino passport holders need a visa to enter Iraq.
Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iraq?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 14.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM IQ
Population 34,682 40,462,701
Currency Euro (€) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages Italian Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104